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Case Dismissed on 4691 Hawthorne Street

Victory came to the residents in the area of Hawthorne and Margaret Streets this Tuesday at a zoning hearing.  A core group of activists has been working diligently for over two months in opposition to the zoning application of the owner of the property at 4691 Hawthorne Street to open a grocery store.  This is the location of the former T&T bar which was the scene of repeated problems and finally the murder of Chris Spence.

Neighbors organized and collected 350 signatures on petitions opposing the zoning variance.  Attending the hearing was a representative group of neighbors, Pete Specos (President of the Frankford Civic Association), Tim Savage and Scoot Clay (Democratic candidate for State Representative).

The case was dismissed before any testimony was heard from the opposition due to a lack of documentation on behalf of the applicant.  The owners cannot apply for a variance for at least one year.

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Residents Oppose Grocery Store Zoning for Margaret and Hawthorne

In a community meeting at Aria Hospital on August 16th over 30 residents came to voice their opposition to a zoning application for a grocery store at 4691 Hawthorne Street.  This is for former location of the T&T bar which was the site of the murder of Chris Spence.

The opposition from the neighbors is based on the litter and loitering that inevitably come with a corner store, no matter how well run it may be.  They note there there are as many as 16 grocery stores within a five block radius of that location now.

The neighborhood has been relatively quiet since the bar was shut down and the neighbors are very wary of any new business going into that location.

They listened politely to the presentation and then left declaring that there would be signed petitions at the next Frankford Civic Association meeting to document the depth of opposition in the neighborhood.

At the Frankford Civic meeting in September, the owners will make their presentation again.  The neighbors will express their views and the the Civic will vote on whether to support or oppose the zoning variance.

The owners will still have the right to go to a zoning hearing for the case but with community opposition, their case would be more difficult.

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Special Neighborhood Meeting August 16th

T&T Bar, 4691 Hawthorne Street

4691 Hawthorne St.

To the neighbors who live in the area of Hawthorne and Margaret Street near the old TNT bar.   The new owners wish to open a grocery store at that location.  We met with them several months ago about the opening.  Many neighbors had concerns about what will be coming to this corner. There will be a special meeting to address the concerns of the neighbors.

The meeting will be held on Thursday August 16, 2012 at 7 PM at ARIA health Center, the old Frankford Hospital second-floor lunchroom.  The owners will be present to answer any questions. Please tell your neighbors to attend. Their voice is valuable.

For more information you may contact Pete Specos president Frankford Civic 267-738-3103

 

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Zoning Taken Up at Frankford Civic Meeting

T&T Bar, 4691 Hawthorne Street

It was all about zoning at the Frankford Civic Association meeting on August 2nd.

4327 Penn Street – Angela Raymond operates a family child care center and has an application to increase it to a group day care center which has a maximum of 12 children.T&T Bar, 4691 Hawthorne Street

4691 Hawthorne St. – Cecilia Reyes has applied for zoning for a retail grocery store at the former location of the T&T bar (corner of Hawthorne and Margaret).  Due to the history of this location in the community, the Frankford Civic Association will hold a neighborhood meeting (date and time to be announced) on the issue before a decision is made.

4834 Penn St. – Deacon Lamont Purnell made a presentation on the plans for Innovative Treatment Alternatives Inc. (INA) to open a Veterans Shared Living environment.  His presentation was the same as we previously covered at the Northeast EPIC Stakeholders meeting.  Documentation was provided at the meeting which you can review here.  The next step is or INA to prepare floor plans for the property that will meet the zoning requirements of the 11 family building.

The next meeting of the Frankford Civic Association will be on September 6th at 7PM at Aria Hospital.

 

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Coming Up in Frankford 7/2/8 to 8/24/2012

  • Nia Long at Denby’s
    When – Sat, July 28, 2:15pm – 3:15pm
    Where – Denby’s Sweet Sensations, 4428 Frankford Ave. (map)
    Description – Obama Campaign Event, Nia Long is an American dancer and actress. She is best known for her roles in the television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air and Third Watch, and the films Boyz n the Hood, Boiler Room, Soul Food, Love Jones, The Best Man, Big Momma’s House, and Are We There Yet?.
  • PSA 2 Meeting
    When – Mon, July 30, 7pm – 7pm
    Where – 5700 HAWTHORNE STREET PHILA, PA (map)
    Description – PSA MEETING for area North of Bridge Street
  • Friends of Overington Park
    When – Wed, August 1, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Overington Park – Leiper and Orthodox Streets (map)
    Description – Come out and discuss our park and what we an do to make it a safe and pleasant place for everyone. If it is raining that day then the meeting will be held at the Frankford Historical Society.
  • Frankford Civic Association Meeting
    When – Thu, August 2, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – 2nd floor conference room, Aria Health, 4900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)

    Description – The agenda is as follows: 4691 Hawthorne Street – Ongoing discussions about the proposal by the owner to open a grocery store 4327 Penn street – Zoning application for a day care 4834 Penn Street

  • Community Paint Day
    When – Sat, August 4, 11am – 2pm
    Where – 2nd Baptist Church of Frankford, 1801 Meadow Street (map)
    Description – You are invited to participate in the creation of the Frankford murals by joining us for a community paint day. Snacks will be provided.
  • Grand Army of the Republic Museum Open House
    When – Sun, August 5, 12pm – 5pm
    Where – 4278 Griscom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 (map)
    Description – Presentation at 1:30 PM: Civil War Secrets and Spies by Herb Kaufman
  • Plan Philla2035
    When – Tue, August 7, 6:00pm – 8:30pm
    Where – Globe Dye Works, 4500 Worth St. (map)
    Description – Final meeting
  • Second Saturday Arts Festival
    When – Sat, August 11, 11am – 3pm
    Where – Frankford Ave. and Paul Street (map)
  • Community Paint Day
    When – Sat, August 11, 11am – 2pm
    Where – 2nd Baptist Church of Frankford, 1801 Meadow Street (map)
    Description – You are invited to participate in the creation of the Frankford murals by joining us for a community paint day. Snacks will be provided.
  • Frankford Business and Professional Association Meeting
    When – Tue, August 14, 8am – 9am
    Where – Aria Health, 2nd floor conference room (map)
  • PSA1 Meeting
    When – Wed, August 15, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – Aria Hospital (map)
  • 8th Annual Old Head Softball Game and Cookout
    When – Sat, August 18, 9am – 10pm
    Where – Ditman and Wakeling Sts. (map)
    Description – Please bring your grill, food and beverage, tables, chairs etc. If you don’t bring it, you won’t have it. Live band, DJ. New this year, vending allowed, $25 vending fee
  • Northwood Town Watch Meeting
    When – Tue, August 21, 6:30pm – 7:00pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, Pratt St. and Castor Ave. (map)
  • Northwood Civic Association Meeting
    When – Tue, August 21, 7pm – 8pm
    Where – St. James Lutheran Church, at Castor Avenue and Pratt Street. (map)